Sea Lamprey

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Description

the Sea Lamprey have invades the Great Lakes where they have killed off native species and harmed the fishing industry. Find out hoe they arrived, the problems they cause and other places that are on the lookout for these animals.

Reading Level

Lexile

969L

Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading

V

ATOS

6.4

DRA

50

Categories

Genre

Animals, Birds & Insects
Geography
Marine Life
Nature

Interest Age

Ages 9-12
Ages 13+

Grade

4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Subject

Science

Language

English (US)

Fiction/Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction

Type

Non-Fiction

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